Seniors Taxi Rides Continue

The Seniors Taxi ride program is continuing for at least the coming year (2023-24). This program has been funded under the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program — a federal grants and contributions program that supports projects led or inspired by seniors who are making a difference in the lives of others in their communities.

Seniors can use this program to pay for transportation expenses to and from church services and events. The bill for these rides go to NSUC.

Thank you to the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program for providing the original funding, which has made a significant difference in the lives of seniors in our community.

For more information on the New Horizons program, visit New Horizons for Seniors Program – Community-based projects.

To sign up for our Taxi Rides click HERE or pick up a sign-up form on the foyer table and return it to Janni in the Church Office. We will then contact you with more information.

Interested in helping on the Heart Mind Spirit Team?

The Heart Mind Spirit (HMS) Team is re-forming. The purpose of the HMS Team is to provide spiritual growth opportunities for adults with programs that deepen our heart connections and inspire actions in the service of life.  If you're interested in being on the Team (or even Chairing it), please contact Marga Hanna or another member of the Board.

Learn more about the HMS Team by reading their Terms of Reference.

Sharing your Joys & Sorrows with the Congregation

Celebrating a special birthday or milestone? 

Have something joyous to share with our congregation? 

Experiencing a profound loss? 

We care about our congregation, and would be happy to share your Joys and Sorrows in a Sunday morning service, so others are aware of what’s going on for you.

You're invited to share your Joys and Sorrows with us in one of two ways:

  1. Write your joy or sorrow in the book (located in the foyer) during the week or on Sunday morning, or 

  2. Email our Church Office (by Friday at 1:30pm) and ask Janni to relay your message to the Service Coordinator.

NOTE:  Only report on someone else's Joys or Sorrows if you have their permission to share their situation with the congregation on Sunday morning.

October Outreach: SeedChange

During our October 1st, service, we collected $842.10 for the Indian Residential School Survivors’ Society.

During the rest of October, we collected $966.56 for SeedChange — a nonprofit that works with farmers to grow just, healthy, sustainable harvests everywhere. Their work includes: keeping seeds in farmers’ hands, strengthening farmers’ knowledge, and helping farming communities to thrive.

Thank you to all who contributed!

Talent Show & Potluck: Sat. October 21st

You're invited to an afternoon/evening of family fun celebrating the many talents in our church community.  

People of all ages are encouraged to attend this event, and to sign up for sharing their talent with us!  Please let us know, below, how many household members will be attending, as well as any acts they would like to share.  

The talent show will take place on Saturday, October 21st from 4:30-5:30pm, with the potluck immediately afterwards (5:30-7pm).  You can sign up for one event or the other -- or better yet, BOTH!

RSVP HERE. Contact Alison Nixon (778-688-2912) with questions.

Scam Alert!

We occasionally see phishing scams and fraudulent texts and/or emails targeting our congregation. The texts or emails pretend to be from a church leader, Board Member, or Staff. The requests often ask the receiver to reply to the message, purchase gift cards, transfer money, or reveal personal banking information. THESE MESSAGS ARE FALSE. Our church staff and leaders will NEVER send you such requests. Unfortunately, these wrong-doers prey on the recipients' good nature and heart.

Here are some things you can do to keep yourself safe:

  • Know that the initial text or email will only ask you to contact them so they can ask for a favor. This is a tactic to see who responds.

  • Once you respond, they will tell you what "favor they need," which usually means spending a large sum of money on something that could be plausible (e.g. gift cards to certain stores or online platforms).

  • If the text or email seems to be from someone you know simply phone or email that person using the phone number or email address listed in Breeze (NOT the one provided in the email or text) to confirm if the message was from them.

  • Contact our Church Office if you have any concerns, or want to verify a request.

  • Block that email or phone number, so you will not receive further messages from that person.

  • Report the email to your email provider as a phishing scam.

  • NEVER provide personal information (such as bank account or credit card numbers) in response to an email, text, or phone call.

Stay safe and vigilant!

Art Appreciation Team Invitation

Our church generates and engages with art in many of its various forms, including music, paintings, fibre arts, crafts, collage, stained glass, photography, writing, and more!  Our Art Appreciation Team (led by Inga Puhlmann, Chair) hosts and visits artistic events -- and you're invited!  

Watch our weekly eBulletins for invitations to local events, such as the one listed below:

10:30am Tues. October 3rd
at West Vancouver Memorial Library
Presentation on Yannick Nezet-Seguin

Our Art Appreciation Team invites you to this local 2-hour event. Nezet-Seguin is a Montreal-born conductor, music director of the Metropolitan Opera, conductor of the Orchestra Metropolitan in Montreal and the Philadelphia Orchestra.  Presented by Neil Ritchie, CBC radio host for 34 years.  Interesting, free and fun. (in Welsh Hall, downstairs).  Come a bit early for good seats. Followed by coffee or lunch at Senior's Centre close by; please look for our table.

Collecting donations for a Thanksgiving Basket for Harvest Project

We are collecting donations for a Thanksgiving Hamper to be given to the Harvest Project, in North Vancouver (to deliver after Thanksgiving Sunday).  Please bring donations to the church between now and October 8th, and leave them in the bins provided under the foyer table. 

The most needed items are:

  • Canned fruit and fruit cups

  • Peanut butter and spreads

  • Cookies, crackers, granola bars

  • coffee (1lb pack ground)

  • flour, sugar, salt, pepper (all 1-2 pound packs maximum)

  • Oil, vinegar (500ml)

  • Breakfast Cereals

  • Soup Broth / Bouillon

  • Rice (1 pound bags)

  • Toothbrushes (individually packed)

  • Toothpaste (regular size)

  • Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner

  • Toilet Paper

  • feminine Hygiene Products

  • Disposable Razors

  • Dish Soap

See the Harvest Project flier HERE, and their website HERE.

Butterfly Garden Work Party: Sat. September 30th

Join Jean Prescott and friends at our butterfly garden Work Party 9:30 to 11:30am on Saturday, September 30th (weather permitting).

What to Wear:

  • Old clothes -dress for the weather

  • garden gloves

  • boots or old shoes

  • knee pads

  • a hat

Bring Tools for Garden and Yard Cleanup:

  • trowels

  • garden rakes

  • edge shovel

  • clippers

We’ll provide cookies, but bring your own coffee or tea, please.

For more info contact Butterfly Ranger Jean Prescott or the Church Office.